They say that to escape reality is when you sleep, but when you sleep your sub conscious is in control of your dreams. For me to escape reality is when I read and write. When I read the world around me doesn't exist. The world in the story does and when I write I'm in control. Think of it as the author is the god of the world that they created. They set the characters fate.
If I'd waited until I was well rested to read, I never would have read anything.
The End of Your Life Book Club
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If I'd waited until I was well rested to read, I never would have read anything.
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